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Preheat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the onions, season to taste with salt and freshly cracked black pepper and gently sauté until caramelized. Add rosemary, capers and garlic and fry until lightly golden-brown, approximately 3 – 4 minutes. Add tomatoes, strained tomato sauce, chicken stock and tarragon vinegar. Bring mixture to a simmer. Add bouquet of tarragon, olive oil, balsamic vinegar and brown sugar and mix to combine. Gently simmer the mixture for approximately 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

To finish the soup, stir in the parmigiano-reggiano and garlic crostini. eason to taste with salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Serve in deep bowls and garnish each soup with a drizzle of good olive oil.

Garlic Crostini

¼ cup (60 mL) olive oil

4 cloves organic garlic, crushed

2 – 3 cups (500 - 750 mL) torn bread

¼ cup grated parmigiano-reggiano

Coarse salt, to taste

Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and toss well to combine. Season mixture to taste with coarse salt. Spread mixture evenly onto a baking sheet. Place in a preheated oven set to 375 F (180 C). Bake until evenly golden brown and crispy, approximately 5 – 6 minutes.

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